Friday, March 11, 2011

Here's another Cajun favorite that is so perfect for those busy days. The succulent chicken is packed with flavor and the caramelized onions and mushrooms make the most delicious gravy that you can imagine. So easy to make, and so mouthwatering good, too. Bon appetit!

Smothered Chicken w/ Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbs.'s vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 can chunky portabello mushrooms

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, sliced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbs. Cajun seasoning

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

Few shakes Tabasco

Season chicken breasts with the Cajun seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco. In large skillet, brown chicken breasts in oil, on medium high, heat for about 10 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and add onions and mushrooms.

Add a little bit of water, if needed, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release brown bits. Continue to cook, stirring often, until onions and mushrooms have a caramel color and are softened.

Add 1/4 cup of water, parsley, plus a little more Cajun seasoning, stir, and return the chicken to the skillet. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.Garnish with green onions and serve over hot cooked rice with your favorite veggies and a nice loaf of French bread for a hearty meal. Cest bon, cher!

And here's a little clip of Wayne Toups rockin' the revelers in Port Arthur!

Time for Downtown Alive!

Hope ya'll are rested up, because the Spring concert series of Downtown Alive will kick off tonight at Parc International, in downtown Lafayette. A fantastic line up for the season, starting with The Andy Smith Band at 6:00 p.m. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful weather and everything that Cajun country has t0 offer. Click herefor a complete schedule.

Merci beaucoup for stopping by! Hope you all have a fabulous, fun, weekend!

Interesting to see the description "Smothered Chicken!" Was it suffocated I wonder? LOLJoking aside I am sure it is delicious. Caramelized onions. I bet this is fabulous - I wonder who thought of this combination.Loved the Bayou Boogie. And of course my compliments on your stamina for embarking on yet another feast at Downtown Alive. The mind boggles. Puff Pant! Must have another Rum Hurricane! LOLOh looking at your little piccie of you in the red car waving to me LOL. Is that a turkey you have on board or maybe a smothered chicken! LOLGreat to visit as always ~ Hugs ~ Eddie

that chicken sounds really good. and I loved the pics of mardi gras tho I have to say, I really hate that green, gold and purple have taken over. I like it better when it didn't have 'official' colors. the song clip though kept stopping while it loaded. probably my computer. it's been slow lately.

rosaria- Thanks! You got that right, cher! It all goes along with living in Cajun country! You should move here! Cheers!

Drick- Thanks, cher, so glad you like the recipe! Good with a lot of hot sauce! I saw ya'll's floats, fancy! lol Yes, those are my Mardi Gras stompers!

Martha- Thanks so much for your kind compliments. The chicken is so good, especially the onion and mushroom gravy. Enjoy!

kf- Thanks for your sweet comment and for stopping by! So glad you like it and want to try it. Enjoy! You're welcome, it was a lot of fun!

Shanae- Hi and welcome! Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for visiting! Caramelized onions have a wonderful flavor and I hope you give it a try. So happy that you came by and that I could brighten your day!

alison- Great to hear from you! Thanks for the nice compliment and for coming by! You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

Pam- Thanks so much, it's fab and so easy! You're welcome, it's my pleasure to share it with you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Wish that you were, too!

Eddie- You crack me up! Smothered Chicken is an old Cajun recipe, going back several generations. And no, the chicken wasn't suffocated. lol Glad you enjoyed the clip, and hopefully, you have found me in the slide show, by now. lol And as you know, by now, not a turkey, but a hula girl! lol

ellen- Thanks, so glad you enjoyed the slide show. Mardi Gras was a lot of fun! Sorry about the song clip, probably just need to update your flash player.

Bob- Hi and welcome, it's so nice to meet you! Thanks so much for the compliment and for stopping by and for following! I will be visiting you soon!

Cloudia- Aloha, cher! So glad you're safe! Merci for stopping by!

Spice- Thanks, it was so much fun and I'm glad that you enjoyed it! The chicken dish is one my mother and grandmother used to make, too.

Honey- I'll take that as a compliment, cher! lol Thanks for coming by!

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Welcome to Cajun country and to my blog. I am a Cajun gal who was born and raised on the Bayou Vermilion. The area is rich in history and culture and is a very fun place to live. Fabulous cuisine, incredible music, and fun loving people with a joie de vivre, (love of life). You will learn about the Acadian French people and their culture, and best of all, you will learn how to prepare the world famous Cajun cuisine. Lassiez les bon temps rouler, cher!